Discussion: Personal Experiences With Family Configurations
Family configurations are quite diverse. As the culture has evolved and changed, one "typical" family structure is no longer the norm. Today, the children and adolescents with whom you work might come from families that take many forms. Blended families, single-parent families, grandparents as guardians, and same-sex parents are far more common now than in the past.
To prepare:
• Consider how family configurations have evolved from years past.
• Consider the family configurations in your own experience and how they compare to those of your friends, extended family members, and any configurations identified in the Learning Resources, if applicable.
• As you review the Learning Resources, think about how various configurations and situations affect children within a household.
Explain how personal experience influences assumptions one might have about family configurations. Support your post with examples from your personal experience and the Learning Resources, as applicable.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.